Monday for the Metro: Saint-Philippe-du-Roule

A simple Métro entrance in the 8e - (Line 9), the entrance on Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt at the corner with Rue La Boétie.

The yellow M sign stands out as intended and has saved countless people from getting lost in the pre-smartphone era.

This is a quiet stop on Line 9, close to the Champs-Élysées and the Grand Palais, useful for reaching the luxury shops or the river. The entrance is basic—no ornate canopy, just the functional sign and railings that blend into the avenue.

A reminder: some Métro entrances are best when they stay straightforward, a clear sign, a corner spot, and easy access to the city above.

Bon lundi à tous !

Check out the history of Paris metro signs here.

“Every journey begins somewhere — in Paris, it often begins underground.”

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Part of the “Métro Mondays” Series

Each Monday, we travel beneath Paris — tracing its stories, moods, and motion through the tunnels that carry the week into being.

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